Fiorentina Football Formation

Starting Lineup

13- M. Carnesecchi*
4- N. Milenkovic
28- M. Quarta
3- C. Biraghi
33- M. Kayode
18- Mandragora
9- L. Beltrán
10- N. González
7- R. Sottil
17- G. Castrovilli
15- Y. Fofana*

Fiorentina focus on a high press and verticality in their 3-4-3 formation. This lineup is built to win the ball high up the pitch and attack the opposition defensive line with speed. The team looks to use the width of the pitch to stretch the opposition before playing through the lines to create scoring chances.

M. Carnesecchi stands between the posts to organize the defensive unit. The back line operates as a back three with N. Milenkovic as the right center back and M. Quarta in the middle. C. Biraghi plays as the left center back to maintain a compact defensive block. N. Milenkovic provides aerial strength while M. Quarta acts as a ball playing defender to help play out from the back. The unit works to keep the lines tight and ready to squeeze the space when the team wins the ball.

The midfield works as a central pairing to control the middle of the pitch. Y. Fofana acts as a carrier who drives forward with the ball and helps connect the defense to the attack. Mandragora sits alongside him to shield the defense and win the second ball. The wide midfielders, M. Kayode on the left and R. Sottil on the right, provide much of the width. M. Kayode pushes high to support the attack while R. Sottil works to carry the ball forward in the wide areas.

Fiorentina utilizes three attackers to pin the last defender. L. Beltrán plays as a lone striker and works to hold up the ball and find the feet of his teammates. G. Castrovilli operates from the left wing to cut inside and create chances. N. González plays on the right and looks to isolate defenders in one on one situations. The front three press from the front to force a long ball and disrupt the build up play of the opponent.

One advantage of this formation is the ability to press high in coordinated waves. This creates chances to win the ball in dangerous areas. The team also benefits from the speed of transition when M. Kayode and R. Sottil push forward to join the attack. This creates wide overloads that force the opposition to shift their defensive block constantly.

Fiorentina relies on a high intensity press and quick vertical attacks. This lineup is best suited for games against opponents who try to build play slowly from the back.